Q21.1

Non-billable

Atrial septal defect

Atrial septal defect

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Parent Code

Q21

Child Codes

8

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • acquired cardiac septal defect (I51.0)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
  • ostium primum atrial septal defect (type I) (Q21.20)

Child Codes (8)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for atrial septal defect?

The ICD-10-CM code for atrial septal defect is Q21.1. The full clinical description is "Atrial septal defect". Q21.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code Q21.1 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Q21.1 represents "Atrial septal defect". It is classified under Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Q21.1 a billable code?

No, Q21.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under Q21.1.

What chapter is Q21.1 in?

Q21.1 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).

What codes cannot be used with Q21.1?

Q21.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: acquired cardiac septal defect (I51.0).

What are the subcategories under Q21.1?

Q21.1 has 8 child codes, including: Q21.10 (Atrial septal defect, unspecified), Q21.11 (Secundum atrial septal defect), Q21.12 (Patent foramen ovale), Q21.13 (Coronary sinus atrial septal defect), and 4 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Q21.1?

Q21.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0018817. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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